Alumni Coordinator

The Alumni Coordinator supports long‑term recovery by supporting an alumni program for individuals transitioning from addiction treatment services. This role provides peer‑based support, facilitates alumni engagement activities, and serves as a primary point of contact for former clients following discharge. Using lived experience and recovery‑oriented principles, the Alumni Coordinator strengthens connection, continuity of care, and ongoing engagement beyond treatment while helping build a recovery‑focused alumni community that offers meaningful connection, shared purpose, and continued support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, coordination, and ongoing improvement of the agency’s alumni program.


• Plan and facilitate alumni engagement activities, including sober events, peer support groups, reunions, and celebrations


• Facilitate in‑person and virtual groups for alumni and individuals preparing for discharge


• Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni, providing follow‑up support and ongoing engagement after discharge


• Conduct structured outreach to monitor recovery progress and connect alumni to community resources


• Use lived experience to build trust, offer encouragement, and promote motivation and resilience


• Engage current patients during treatment through groups, activities, and engagement surveys


• Support alumni experiencing relapse by assisting with re‑entry into treatment and transitions between levels of care


• Collaborate with clinical and operational staff while maintaining peer role integrity and ethical boundaries


• Recruit alumni to participate in graduations, speaking opportunities, and agency events


• Build community relationships with recovery organizations, referral partners, and other stakeholders


• Support outreach and business development efforts, including referral follow‑up when appropriate


• Track alumni engagement, outreach efforts, and outcomes; complete required documentation and reports


• Ensure all post‑discharge communications are consented, accurate, timely, and professional


• Uphold confidentiality and professional standards at all times

Qualifications

• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) through a DBHDS‑approved certifying body or Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) through the Virginia Board of Counseling required
  


• Experience providing peer support, outreach, or recovery‑focused services preferred


• Experience planning activities, building engagement, or developing community partnerships preferred


• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills


• Basic computer skills and ability to complete required documentation and tracking


• Valid driver’s license required


• Current certification in CPR & First Aid


• Verification of tuberculosis screening required


• Successful completion of DBHDS criminal background investigation and central registry checks

Benefits

This full‑time position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well‑being and long‑term professional growth, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Retirement plan options


• Ongoing training and professional development

About Epic Health Partners
Epic Health Partners is a behavioral health organization dedicated to providing high‑quality, person‑centered care for individuals navigating substance use and mental health challenges. We deliver services rooted in evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, and recovery‑oriented practices. Our team is committed to professionalism, accountability, and collaboration—supporting both the people we serve and the staff who serve them. As Epic continues to grow, we remain focused on building strong teams, developing staff, and creating sustainable programs that reflect our values and standards of care.